He was
an architect /
a Liberal Councillor for Warley [1932-1966] /
a magistrate [1939] /
Chairman of the Civil Defence Committee /
an Alderman [1949] /
Vice-chairman then Chairman of the Housing Committee [1945] /
he was unsuccessful Liberal candidate for Halifax [1950] /
Mayor of Halifax [1951-1952].
He established the financial business, Ebor Securities [1962]

He was
learning mechanics [1861] /
with the family business John Pickles & Son /
an engineer/machinist [1881] /
an engineer/mechanic [1891] /
a mechanical engineer / a saw mill engineer of Brigville, Hebden Bridge [1901] /
a mechanical engineer [1911].

On 24th December 1872, he married (1) Sarah Jane Fielden [1852-1908] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah Jane was the daughter of Thomas Fielden of
Heptonstall, coal merchant.